Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District

6861 E Nevada St
Detroit, MI 48234-2968
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 529 students in Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,508 Schools
# Students
529 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
48:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#788 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
35%
16%
45%
10-14%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
99%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,881 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,476 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,881
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,476
$17,693

Best Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Jeffersondouglass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6861 E Nevada St
Detroit, MI 48234
(734) 812-8583
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District?
Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 529 students.
What is the rank of Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District?
Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District is ranked #788 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District?
99% of Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District?
Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 48:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,476 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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